Clinical Informatics & Engagement Lead

NHS

  • Cardiff
  • £65,424-76,021 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Data and information underpins all of our programmes throughout the lifecycle of learning, testing and scale and spread; from understanding the current situation, to using evidence to identify specific areas for improvement, to modelling services and alternate processes, to monitoring progress through tests of change and helping scale and spread the change intervention.To do this successfully, we need to be rigorous and employ effective analytical techniques to deliver unambiguous and robust clinical information of a complex health and social care system.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will lead the strategic development, implementation and operational management of the clinical informatics and engagement function, transitioning from a measurement unit to a team that is capable of:Proactively identifying areas of concern and appropriately shaping the virtual care strategy informed by clinical information;Compiling business plans and strategies for the continued development of the Analytics function to inform the delivery of national improvement programmes;Modelling systems and services - both existing or prospective, using a range of disciplines such as simulation or systems dynamics to inform decision making or development of business case for change;Using statistical methodologies, innovative analytical and visualisation techniques to support change programmes across the phases of delivery plans;Providing applied skills development to support the data analysis and measurement of transformation projects in practice; andEffective evaluation of transformation projects.About usNHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£65,424 to £76,021 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number028-AC222-0825Job locationsCQ2Tyndall StreetCardiffCF10 4BZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will provide thought leadership and direction to the growing Analytics team to implement innovative and technically excellent analytical solutions to better understand the current situation and to support improvement programmes across health and social care.Working with the innovation and technology function as part of the wider Value Transformation Directorate, the post holder will ensure delivery of data-enabled improvement to services in health and social care organisations.Key Working RelationshipsNHS Wales Executive and NHS WalesTrusts & Health Board staffOther NHS organisations notably Digital Health & Care WalesWelsh GovernmentSocial Care StaffLocal AuthoritiesLife Sciences HubVoluntary SectorImprovement Analysis Leads across the UKYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will provide thought leadership and direction to the growing Analytics team to implement innovative and technically excellent analytical solutions to better understand the current situation and to support improvement programmes across health and social care.Working with the innovation and technology function as part of the wider Value Transformation Directorate, the post holder will ensure delivery of data-enabled improvement to services in health and social care organisations.Key Working RelationshipsNHS Wales Executive and NHS WalesTrusts & Health Board staffOther NHS organisations notably Digital Health & Care WalesWelsh GovernmentSocial Care StaffLocal AuthoritiesLife Sciences HubVoluntary SectorImprovement Analysis Leads across the UKYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Professional health registration
  • oAdvanced qualification in digital transformation methodologies or able to evidence extensive practical experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of using clinical informatics to drive change in clinical practice.
  • Demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing teams
  • Experience of delivering technically excellent solutions in challenging timescales or with competing priorities
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Professional health registration
  • oAdvanced qualification in digital transformation methodologies or able to evidence extensive practical experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of using clinical informatics to drive change in clinical practice.
  • Demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing teams
  • Experience of delivering technically excellent solutions in challenging timescales or with competing priorities

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